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Policy
The secret history of the Air Force One shadow fleet
Service officials do not acknowledge the existence of four of the world's most prominent Boeing 757s.
Business
The Navy has its first giant robotic submarine
The Boeing-made vessel will now undergoing trials that will inform future robo subs.
Business
RTX CEO Greg Hayes to step down in May
President Chris Calio will take over as the company works to boost production of key weapons needed in Ukraine.
Policy
Funding on ‘fumes:’ The Pentagon is nearly out of money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
DOD preps a last request after Republican lawmakers reject the White House’s $61.4 billion aid bill.
Business
NSA woos talent with flexibility in workday, careers, director says
A spy agency that assumed employees would stick around for decades is getting comfortable with ones who come and go, Nakasone said in an interview.
Defense Systems
Anduril unveils jet-powered interceptor designed to down enemy drones, missiles
The company says the U.S. government has operationally tested the weapon.
Policy
The Army doesn’t know where a lot of its excess arms and gear are
As allies' needs soar, officials are racing to get a clearer picture of what's available.
Business
Robot-ship startup raises $55m, sets sights on Replicator project
Two types of unmanned boats may become three, officials said.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 133: Unpacking the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber conference
In this episode, we review several things we learned at the Air & Space Forces Association's biggest annual event.
Threats
Air Force looks to move spy-plane sensors to satellites
Among the draws: space-based gear can often be built and launched faster than aircraft can be modified.
Business
Military hopes commercial airlines adopt new hybrid plane design
The head of U.S. Transportation Command says blended wing body designs could provide more efficient, especially if they can fly from existing airports.
Business
Army wants lighter Abrams tank with new tech for future wars
The service will abandon one modernization effort in favor of a more sophisticated upgrade.
Business
Anduril buys drone maker Blue Force Technologies amid Pentagon push for autonomous aircraft
The acquisition marks the California-based startup’s expansion from software to military weapons.
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